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John Frye 1601–1693

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 6 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 6 trees
Death year and location consistent across 6 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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  • Descendant's record available
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6 researchers on YourRoots have John Frye in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 6 independent trees

Born 09 Apr 1601 · Basing, Hampshire, England
Died 09 Nov 1693 · Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Father Thomas Henry Fryer Friar
Mother Elizabeth Merritt Hall
Spouse Anne Bessing Blessing Stratton Frye
Children Benjamin Frye, Capt Samuell Frye, Captain James Frye, Deacon John Frye, Elizabeth Frye, Mary Frye, Susan Sarah Frye
Siblings Elizabeth Fryer, James Freyer, Margaret Gardner, Robert Fry

Researchers connected through John Frye 1601–1693

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Biography

John Frye was born in 1601 in Basing, Hampshire, England, the child of thomas henry fryer friar and elizabeth merritt hall. John Frye married anne bessing blessing stratton frye, and had children including benjamin frye, capt samuell frye, captain james frye, deacon john frye, elizabeth frye, mary frye, susan sarah frye. John Frye passed away in 1693 in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Marriage Records Dorset, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812

  2. 2
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  3. 3
    Marriage Records London, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812

  4. 4
    Record North America, Family Histories

Life Timeline

1601
Birth of John Frye in Basing, Hampshire, England
Birth
1693
Death of John Frye in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Frye

This ancestor line traces from Worcestershire, England (1500) to Basing, Hampshire, England (1601) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Frye (1601–1693) was born in Basing, Hampshire, England and died in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. 6 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 6 researchers on YourRoots have John in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 5 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

John Frye's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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John Frye PTP
1601–1693
Basing, Hampshire, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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John Frye's Descendants

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John Frye PTP 1601–1693